Tracing the music: Get in your steps and a history lesson during David McCormick’s Black Fiddlers of Monticello walking tour, a tribute to the Scott and Hemings family fiddlers. McCormick, a founding performer with the Early Access Music Project, uses recent research as a fellow at the International Center for Jefferson Studies to trace the […]
Tracing the music: Get in your steps and a history lesson during David McCormick’s Black Fiddlers of Monticello walking tour, a tribute to the Scott and Hemings family fiddlers. McCormick, a founding performer with the Early Access Music Project, uses recent research as a fellow at the International Center for Jefferson Studies to trace the […]
By Shea Gibbs Festy founder Michael Allenby wants to rock the concert production business. And he has no second thoughts about whether he will succeed. “It doesn’t make me nervous at all. It makes me enthusiastic,” Allenby says. “There is no better time to innovate in the live music business than right now. This is […]
In an ongoing effort to support local dining establishments during the pandemic, our writers have been enjoying a variety of takeout meals from some of their favorite restaurants. Contribute to this ongoing series by sending your own delicious experiences to living@c-ville.com. Angelic’s Kitchen 946 Grady Ave. dairymarketcville.com When your soul needs soothing, Angelic’s Kitchen offers […]
By Sarah Sargent A sense of joy permeates Russ Warren’s “The Disciple” at Les Yeux du Monde. The feeling comes from the jazzy Tex-Mex inflected palette—fiery reds and oranges, slicker yellow and bright turquoise—Warren favors. But it’s also conveyed by the sense of humor, surrealist flourishes, and simple, almost childlike forms that inhabit Warren’s particular […]
Soulful revival: Charlottesville musicians Calie Garrett and Gary Green give us a chance to celebrate the welcome—and long awaited—return of warm weather and dogwood blossoms with an afternoon of much-needed soulful jams in an outdoor setting. On the piano, Garrett draws upon her background of gospel and soul to play both familiar favorites and originals. […]
Short your investment: Release dates and streaming access make it a challenge to see every movie nominated for a best picture Academy Award this year. But serious Oscar pool competitors know the short film category is a more easily achievable viewing list. Enter Violet Crown’s Oscar Shorts series, part of the theater’s RSVP Cinema program. […]
Travel nearby: Kat & the Travelers are well into their second decade as a local music staple, serving up jazz with some country blues flavor. Kathleen Kraft’s vocals range from down-home grit to clear, pure balladry, and she’s backed up by Doug Hedstrom on guitar, Michael Haag on bass, and her son, Quintas Mills, on […]
By Paul H. Ting There’s something alluring and gratifying about continuing a best practice that originated in the ancient world, and the 2021 Virginia Governor’s Cup winner is a prime example. On March 9, Governor Ralph Northam presented the award to Barboursville Vineyards for its 2015 Paxxito. The Cup is given to the top-scoring wine […]
Matthew E. White & Lonnie Holley Broken Mirror, A Selfie Reflection Spacebomb/Jagjaguwar For his latest solo effort, the mastermind behind Richmond’s Spacebomb Records has teamed up with 70-year-old Alabama singer Lonnie Holley. Before pursuing music, Holley was known for his work as a visual artist, crafting sculptures and environments from found objects. When Matthew E. […]
When it comes to monster movies, the bigger the better. The monsters should be huge, the action fantastic, the budgets sky-high, and the melodrama immeasurable. Godzilla vs. Kong steps into the colossal shadow cast by the cinematic history of both titular creatures, and leaves its own gargantuan mark on the franchises. Taking the helm to […]